There is a legal requirement for manufacturers of fire doors to demonstrate the ability of their products to resist the passage and spread of fire. However, if they are not properly maintained, their fire resistance capabilities can be seriously compromised.
Fire doors are important because they keep fire or smoke in the area in which it starts and stop it from spreading to other areas of the building. They are also a key part of any passive fire protection system.
This is where, as a BM TRADA accredited company, A S Ramsay Fire and Security can help block managers ensure fire doors not only meet the standards, but also meet their insurance company’s demands too by making sure that whatever actions your Fire Risk Assessment demands, we will deliver.
A S Ramsay always recommends a ‘belts and braces’ approach to fire safety. Sometimes – in a Fire Risk Assessment – we may be asked to repair a door we believe is not up to scratch and cannot meet the accreditation criteria set out by BM TRADA. In these cases, we will recommend to our clients that it is better to replace the doors to meet safety standards than attempt a repair and the consequent fire testing the door will subsequently need.
In our experience, where fire doors may be damaged or are not operating properly, it is always better to replace the door. It should not be seen purely as an extra cost, but as an investment which keeps your tenants safe and meets the demands of your insurance company; key responsibilities for any block manager.
BM TRADA is a UKAS accredited certification body which provides independent third party certification fire services for manufacturing, installation and maintenance service for fire doors and a fire stopping installation certification scheme. Its schemes aim to raise the on-going standard of manufacture, installation and maintenance throughout the lifetime of fire doors ensuring the product’s fire resistance capabilities are maintained.
As experts and a BM TRADA accredited company we can ensure your property meets the building and fire regulations by offering outstanding service and a clear pathway to compliance.
